US fall short in WBC, as Venezuela shineFEEL THE LOVE: Venezuela captain Salvador Perez said they felt so much positivity from people even in the smallest parts of Venezuela, motivating them to victoryAP, MIAMIAaron Judge on Tuesday night walked slowly back and forth in the US dugout while Venezuelan players shed tears and fell to their knees to celebrate the country’s first World Baseball Classic title. Bryce Harper, who hit a tying homer in the eighth inning, went over to shake hands with Team Venezuela players before leaving the field. Venezuela’s Daniel Palencia throws his glove after defeating the US in the championship game of the World Baseball Classic in Miami on Tuesday. Venezuela’s Wilyer Abreu runs the bases after hitting a home run during the fifth inning of the championship game of the World Baseball Classic against the US in Miami on Tuesday. The US’ Bryce Harper hits a home run during the eighth inning of the championship game of the World Baseball Classic against Venezuela in Miami on Tuesday.

Source: Taipei Times March 18, 2026 17:14 UTC